I am

I am

you are

we are Australian



In recent weeks I have been saddened and broken over the devastation that has swept across parts of our land BUT I have also been gladdened and heartened by what people have done for others. We had our lovely holiday break in QLD and it was wonderful to be away but there was a very stark reminder around the corner, literally, of havoc on a grand scale. We helped where we could and felt good doing so.

I have returned home being even more thankful for what I have. I want to focus on the 'moments' each day and stress less about the maybe's of life.

I am truly truly thankful to be part of this beautiful country Australia and raise my head up high with great pride today especially -

HAVE A FABULOUS AUSTRALIA DAY........whatever you do!

TK xx

Update

Hi, I am still alive but busy being in holiday mode just for a bit.

We have returned from a delightful, restful week here











lots of snoozing,
reading,
gazing
eating
walking
resting

....now its time to unpack, wash, check house is in order and then re-pack as we head here



to do lots of theme parks
touristy stuff
high rise gazing
beach walking
food sampling

off a market-ing

swimming EVERY SINGLE DAY

...and if incredibly lucky...a tad more reading!!

I will be back at the end of the month, more or less ready to attend to all matters 2011!!!

TK xx

Monday Musings....

Having received "KITCHEN Recipes from the Heart of the Home" by Nigella Lawson for Christmas I have been rather firmly ensconced in a sofa ever since pouring quite literally over delectable ideas and gorgeous recipes! Hence my quote for this week and maybe my mantra for 2011 is taken from the gorgeous Nigella who is after all the best of the Domestic Goddesses!!

'...although I am extravagant, I am never wasteful.'

picture courtesy of oswegotea.blogspot.com

Let me just add a note here that I mean to be extravagant of heart, of creation, of flourish and in my writing....NOT that other kind of extravagant that smacks of all things commercial and fills me with this cold empty feeling of dread.



TK xx

Monday Musings....

"And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord."

~Luke 2 v 10-11~

Wishing each and every one a peaceful and blessed Festive Week!!!

TK xx

It's starting to feel a lot like Christmas...

I am feeling just a little smug right now. Have logged off after finalising my Christmas Gifts for my little nephew in London........yes, thats everyone now done....with a little over TWO WEEKS to go and not one step into any shops!!! My oh my I am so super impressed with myself!!!! Think I deserve a treat, what do you think?
Just for the record I am NEVER EVER this organised, I have to glory in it for just a minute at least!!

TK xx

Monday Musings....

Accept that some days you are the pigeon, and some days you are the statue.

~Dilbert~

TK xx

Today

"Its raining, its pouring,

the old man is snoring....."

so what is it doing in your part of the world???

TK xx